John Willcox

For the organist and organ maker, see John Henry Willcox.

John Graham Willcox (born 16 February 1937 in Sutton Coldfield) is a rugby union international who represented England from 1961 to 1964, and the British Lions in 1962.^[1]

John Willcox

Birth name	John Graham Willcox
Date of birth	(1937-02-16) 16 February 1937 (age 88)
Place of birth	Sutton Coldfield
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1961-1964 England 16 (17) 1962 British Lions 3 (5)

Early life

John Willcox was born on 16 February 1937 at Sutton Coldfield^[1] to confectioner's agent Arthur Willcox (1891-1967) and Helen Patience (1905-1971), née Davies; he had a wealthy upbringing. His sister was the eventer Sheila Willcox.^[2][3] He played rugby as a full-back.

Rugby union career

His club team was Harlequins.^[4]

Willcox made his international debut on 11 February 1961 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.^[1] Of the 19 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 6 occasions.^[1] He played his final match for England on 21 March 1964 at Murrayfield in the Scotland vs England match.^[1]

He took part in the 1962 British Lions tour to South Africa, playing in three test matches.

After he retired from playing, he was for many years the rugby coach and a teacher at Ampleforth College.